Bansho

4.7

113 Reviews

$101 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Nestled in the heart of Armadale on High Street, Bansho is a sophisticated Japanese-fusion gem that invites you to embark on an exquisite culinary journey.

Here, the timeless elegance of French cuisine harmoniously intertwines with the refined artistry of Japanese flavors, creating a dining experience like no other.

Our menu is a celebration of both innovation and tradition, meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients from both culinary worlds. Complement your meal with our beautifully curated cocktail menu and an extensive selection of wines, designed to elevate your dining experience at Bansho.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, French, Australian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
0493 707 391
Website
http://www.banshodining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tomotaka Ishizuka

Location
960 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143
Neighborhood
Armadale
Cross street
High Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram, Train
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Romantic
Melbourne
Japanese
Inner City South
Best Food
Inner City South
Best Ambiance
Inner City South
Innovative
Inner City South
Healthy
Inner City South
Great for fine wines
Inner City South
Romantic
Inner City South
Good for special occasions
Inner City South
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bansho is a culinary gem offering innovative French-Japanese fusion with beautifully presented dishes. Known for its exceptional service and cozy ambiance, this restaurant consistently delivers a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "outstanding service," making it a must-visit destination for food lovers.

113 Reviews

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Catherine
VIP
Melbourne
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Bansho - consistently good. Larry is so passionate about food and service
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maree
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent night at Bancho (our second visit this week) It is our favourite restaurant for special celebrations as well as a quite night out. The food, staff and wine/sake/cocktails are first class. Thank you for looking after us so well.
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Jo
VIP
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food service and wine list. Wonderful restaurant.
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Rex
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Bansho is cooking some good Japanese fusion food, but our dining experience was patchy, suggesting this quite new restaurant is still finding its feet. Declaring that dishes are made for sharing does not free you from the need to present dishes at the same time, when a table of two has ordered one dish each, from each course. Failing completely to deliver one entree, then moving on to the main course is a bad look, compounded by then including the missing dish on the bill. On the positive side, the small list of wine by the glass was well chosen and the full wine list is good, though sometimes a little ambitiously priced. The room looks good, though a little noisy and the service is friendly, if a little sketchy at times. We will give Bansho some time to settle in before considering a return visit - it's a little mysterious as to why the Age Good Food Guide thought it worthy of a hat in its current state.
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Stuart
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very delicious food. Loved the chawanmushi which had a lovely creamy texture, full of flavour and chock full of ingredients. The duck, A5 wagyu and scallops were also top notch.
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Ian
VIP
Melbourne
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there following the reading of positive reviews. The food was excellent as was the service and premises. A really nice dining experience!
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Vanessa
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal and good service. Would definitely recommend
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Stephen
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining experience and attentive service, can't wait to return!
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Natalie
VIP
Tropical QLD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fantastic service , in beautiful surroundings
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Sophie
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each time we dine at Bansho we come away raving about the service and food. Larry and team are natural hosts and make an effort to engage with all customers. The food is next level and the wine list is exceptional. Last night in particular for my daughter's 21st, the team made our night memorable with small touches that make this now our go-to for special occasions.
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Bansho is rated 4.7 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

960 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
High Street
Neighborhood
Armadale
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, French, Australian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram, Train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tomotaka Ishizuka
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.banshodining.com/
Phone number
0493 707 391

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